New findings out of the University of Georgia hammers home one of the main points that we talk about frequently on this blog, that ankle sprains can lead to ankle instability, resulting in even more sprains. Overall, the findings aren’t that surprising, in that a person who has already suffered an injury is typically more likely […]
3 Injuries That Affect Cross Country and Track Athletes
Although the snow is making it hard for high school athletes to practice outdoors, we’re only a little over a month away from the official start of track season. Track and cross country are great ways to compete in high school sports and stay in shape, but you may be surprised to learn just how […]
Five Common Foot Problems, And How To Avoid Them
Keeping your feet healthy is no easy task, but it can get a little easier if you know how to prevent some common problems. Today, we discuss five foot maladies and how to prevent them. 1. Blisters Blisters are pretty common for avid runners, but they can make it painful to work out. To prevent blisters, […]
Top 5 Reasons People Get Ankle Sprains
This basketball season we’ve been covering the numerous ankle sprains across the NBA. From Danny Granger, to Joakim Noah, to Ray Allen, there have been a lot of serious ankle injuries this season. But why do so many professional players sprain their ankles so often? To answer that question, let’s go over the top 5 […]